In November 2009 we purchased Flora’s Cottage in Hart Rd, which was in a somewhat run down condition, to renovate as our “live happily ever after in” retirement home as the property we were on was too large to manage comfortably. Rather than move my mother-in-law’s granny flat to Hart Rd, we decided to build a studio onto the back of the cottage. Paul Mason was one of the builders on this build.

We were so impressed with his carpentry skills and attention to detail that when the build was finished, we employed him for renovating various parts of the original cottage. Paul has many traits that appealed to us. He is very careful & accurate in his work, not easy in a house that is no longer plumb or square. His finishing work is exceptional, very important in timber houses where the work shows and is not covered by plaster or filler. He does not take short cuts, everything is done properly even if it’s not visible. In short, he is a craftsman who cares.

We would employ him again & recommended him to our son for his new house build……he didn’t disappoint.

My wife and I would like to record our thanks, for the work that you carried out, in planning and overseeing and completing the work on our new bathroom and separate toilet. All the construction was of excellent quality, was cost effective and to the highest specification and we were both impressed by your attention to detail. The final cost was within your original estimate, as was the time frame that you proposed. The plumber, electrician and tiler all arrived at the specified times and under your supervision completed their tasks to a high standard. We would have no hesitation in recommending you and your company for any building project, be that a new build or renovation.

Paul Mason of Mainland Homes (2001) Limited built our new home on Pugh Road, Hope. Mainland Homes were a pleasure to deal with. Paul provides an excellent level of workmanship and is always professional. He is great at explaining the building process and very approachable. We love our new home and we would definitely use Mainland Homes again.

Vicki and I wish to thank you for our home renovation project that you recently completed for us. Vicki and I are delighted with our home, the high standard of finish, your consideration of cost throughout the renovation, your level of communication throughout the whole project and your attention to detail certainly made the experience less stressful for us. The ideas and alternatives you presented to us during the planning and building process were appreciated, together with your knowledge of the latest building products allowed us to make informed decisions along the way.

We must also thank you for the sub contractors you used on our job, in particular Clint who did the paint finish from Brett Casey Painters and Alan Burns and his team of gibstoppers. Their combined high level of skill certainly complimented your workmanship and created the finish we have now got.

At times there was a need for you to work in with other contractors on our site, you were flexible, adaptable and accommodating to our needs and their needs. You were very professional when dealing with Council Inspectors throughout the numerous mandatory inspections that were required to be undertaken.

We enjoyed working with you throughout our whole renovation and transformation project. Paul, we have no hesitation in recommending your workmanship and services to any prospective client and we would be more than happy to provide such a reference. Vicki and I wish you and your family all the very best for the future and thank you again for our home.